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Places that are architecturally designed with thought and to create the perfect experience.

 1. Robert Lee YMCA

955 Burrard St
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1Y2
(604) 689-9622

Categories: Leisure Centres, Gyms, Swimming Pools

Neighbourhood: Downtown

5.0 star rating
  10/31/2011

Well designed. Speaks community. A successfully operating community centre with good process.

A community centre downtown on Burrard with a state-of-the-art two level fitness facility, fitness classes throughout the day, a swimming pool, a daycare, a…More »

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 2. IKEA

1000 Lougheed Hwy
Coquitlam, BC V3K 3T5
(604) 636-1000
5.0 star rating
  7/1/2011

A+ for Design Model and Concept.

Ya know, I thought IKEA was the coolest as a kid, and in more recent years avoided it at all costs because it seemed like every furniture-piece I saw in friends/fam homes was from IKEA! I haven't been back for about 3…More »

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 3. YEW restaurant + bar

791 W Georgia St
Vancouver, BC V6C 2T4
(604) 692-4939

Categories: Canadian (New), Wine Bars

Neighbourhood: Downtown

3.0 star rating
  5/28/2011

A classy restaurant and bar with exceptional service in a gorgeous open design concept with high ceilings and natural light shining through the large glass windows at the Four Seasons - perfect for weddings, special dining events, and a decadent…More »

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 4. The Commodore Ballroom

870 Granville Street
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1K3
(604) 683-9413

Category: Music Venues

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District

5.0 star rating
  11/21/2011

Oh our beloved Commodore! It still continues to be a winner for Vancouver's best music venue. Killer sound system, venue layout and service operations from getting in, coat check to drink service.

Been numerous times for special events, including…More »

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 5. Marquee Nightclub & Dayclub

3708 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
USA
(702) 333-9000

Category: Dance Clubs

Neighbourhood: The Strip

5.0 star rating
  7/7/2011

A highly impressive world-class nightclub that opens up to an outdoor poolside of luxury cabanas and lounge areas, located in the Cosmo Hotel, Vegas. "The party," the ambience, the music, the service ... the full experience is designed to perfection.…More »

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 6. Black & Blue

1032 Alberni St
Vancouver, BC V6E 1A3
(604) 637-0777

Category: Steakhouses

Neighbourhoods: West End, Downtown

5.0 star rating
  11/13/2011

Elegant, grand and beautifully laid out, Black & Blue speaks class, industry and is tailored for high society or perhaps the upper bourgeois - a fitting addition to the mix on Alberni. It fuses steakhouse with an upscale resto-lounge vibe. I give it…More »

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 7. XS

3131 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
USA
(702) 770-0097

Category: Dance Clubs

Neighbourhood: The Strip

5.0 star rating
  7/8/2011

World-class. Incredible. THE BEST I've seen yet. Raising the standard for the world's nightlife scene, XS is one of the most exclusive, opulent and breathtaking clubs ever, located in the Wynn, Vegas.

I'm a huge nightlife fan and have made it a…More »

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Recently updated lists from Brittany W.

Best Late Night Spots (3)

Best trendy late-night bar/lounge spots with a buzzing atmosphere in downtown Vancouver on weekends

Quality lunch spots under $20 (6)

Enjoy a delicious sit-down lunch for $20 - tax & gratuity included!

This is a list of restaurants offering lunches with fresh, seasonal and quality ingredients--where the majority of the menu items range from $10-15. And of course, ice cold aqua is always a great pairing with lunch! ;)

Girls Night in Vancouver (6)

Planning a night out at town with the girls? Here some spots with delicious cocktails and share plates that you may want to hit up!

Highly Exceptional Service (7)

Businesses with amazing teams - managers, servers and staff - that are highly professional and offer exceptional service that surpass expectations.

Excellent Ethnic Cuisine (3)

Top-notch ethnic cuisines in Vancouver

Restaurants: Good for Groups (8)

Good for groups or special events like a birthday. These spots accommodates groups of 6 or more well and with reservation of course ;)

Family Friendly Restaurants (10)

Ideal spots for families, big and small, to enjoy. These spots offer an experience a little nicer or somewhat different than your usual family go-to spots (like The Keg, White Spot or McDs), but are still comfortable with relatively family-friendly price points.

Best Patios in Metro Vancouver (7)

This is a just a start to this list... have any suggestions? :)

Worth Experiencing in Vancouver (10)

Places in Vancouver worth experiencing!

"Curious at every turn ;)"

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E-myth Revisited

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B4-4 at the PNE

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Amelie, Closer, Love Actually

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A tub of Amorino gelato ... that's right, a tub

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I love gelato, I really do.

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More like re-discovery, Dropbox!

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Gregor Robertson